To combat spammers: restrictions applied to new members of the forum

[Amadeus_66]

I've just registered and I was wondering why I could not access my own profile

Now I know why !

It is sad you have had to take such a restrictive move to defend from spammers but I fully understand and accept the consequences.

I netherless think that you could just allow newcomers to access a specific portion of their own profile, the one where you can set your own privacy rules.

Best regards, Amadeus

[Rafiki]

I agree, but AFAIK, I'm afraid the settings only allow for an "all-or-nothing" distinction.

Though, if anyone has concerns regarding their privacy settings, PM me, and we'll look into it

[Averkinen]

I register here recently and was also very surprised that I could not edit my account, I even sent a message by mail, with this issue, but now I understood. Of course, you can restrict and 5-7 posts, because spammers do not write, and more than 3 posts. Okay. This is for you to decide. Attack spammers are for each site very annoying problem and it must somehow be addressed. Good luck with your fight against spam.

[Rafiki]

These restrictions are lifted as soon as a new member satisfies *both* of the following:

• Has been a registered user for at least 2 days
• Has a postcount of 5 or more

FYI, the threshold for gaining access to the full range of functionality has been adjusted to the above.

What we see is that most spammers don't post more than a couple of posts before moving on, so I think a requirement of 5 posts accomplishes much the same anti-spamming-wise as 10 posts did.

If people start seeing spam in their PM-inboxes after this tweak, make sure to let us know

[Rekor]

These restrictions are lifted as soon as a new member satisfies *both* of the following:

• Has been a registered user for at least 2 days
• Has a postcount of 5 or more

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause for new members, but hope that the decrease in spam will more than make up for it

What if you don't have anything to say? Will have to come up with 10 different things to say now

Anyway, glad to be here. RUS is the first AGE game I've bought.

[Rafiki]

The first 10 are perhaps the most difficult ones; the next 100 or 1000 after that should be a lot easier

Welcome to the forums

[Dixicrat]

Five posts that are easy to make that don't require vast experience or knowledge:
[INDENT] 1) Thank You, AGEod, for such excellent games!

2) Wow! That sure is a great Wiki you've got there, for your Civil War game! It's very helpful for understanding the game, and I just wanted to let you know.

3) Thanks, everybody, for being so helpful and friendly! These forums are different than anywhere else on the entire WWW, I think!

4) Only five posts and two days, and I get to have full priviledges?! What a small price to pay, for Spam-free conviviality! Whoever is the moderator: Thanks!

5) Dear Anybody: is AGEod ever going to make a game about (insert your favorite obscure conflict here)?
[/INDENT]Of course, you'll want to use your own words, rather than mine, but I'm sure you get the idea; after all, I know that you play wargames. That means that you're smart.

( ...That last paragraph might even inspire a post or two!)

[Ethan]

Very acute. Excellent!

[Stonewall Stu]

Great way to maintain the quality of the site

[Jim-NC]

Hello Stonewall Stu, and welcome to the forums.

You will find a wealth of information here. Enjoy your stay.

[Chuske]

Is it 5 or 10 posts to get PMs etc enabled? I've been on 3 days and made 5 posts but still got restricted access?

[iérnē]

Thank you for explaining the system.

[Jim-NC]

Thank you for explaining the system.

Welcome ierne to the forums. May your visit here be more fun that this - oke:. Seriously, the forums are home to many people willing to answer your questions, and the search button is your friend.

[Yorick]

Well, this seems the right thread to get up to 5 posts.

[Ethan]

Welcome to the Ageod Forums, Yorick! Hope you enjoy your stay here.

If you have any question don't hesitate to ask. I'm sure you'll receive answers.

Here you can find some links very useful for newcomers (courtesy of Dixicrat :coeurs .

Have fun!

[homet]

Is there a way to access the link if you are a newcomer? I'm still under the 5 post cap. I'll try again after I exceed 5 posts.

[mortfyn]

Only five posts and two days, and I get to have full priviledges?! What a small price to pay, for Spam-free conviviality! Whoever is the moderator: Thanks!

[rjt]

This is my first post. Hi everyone.

[rjt]

This is a really great forum. Thank you to all of you who put this together.

[rjt]

AACW is such a fun, but time consuming game.

[rjt]

This is my fourth post to get full access. Thanks.

[rjt]

And now, my fifth post to get full access. I hope this works.

[Ethan]

And now, my fifth post to get full access. I hope this works.

Hi rjt!

Welcome to the Forums and to the fellowship. Come in and feel at home.

Take a look here. You can find some links very useful for newcomers.

Enjoy playing!


Ethan.

[rjt]

Thanks for all the info. I'm still trying to reach my 10 posts.

[Rafiki]

Thanks for all the info. I'm still trying to reach my 10 posts.

Welcome to the forums!

However, posting multiple, redundant posts just to boost your postcount is not the way to go

[yellow ribbon]

Welcome to the forums!

However, posting multiple, redundant posts just to boost your postcount is not the way to go

now we all say nicely:

welcome back from your leave Rafiki

[Redan]

I received an ad for the new game, but when I go to order it I get a French language page... is new game en anglaise yet?

[Iwbtone]

just find this thread , I creat the account when i bought PON, but not very active here

nevermind

[Iwbtone]

I received an ad for the new game, but when I go to order it I get a French language page... is new game en anglaise yet?

Click the language flag left top corner

[WildCat]

Still not quite clear on whether it's 5 or 10 posts one has to do, but as this makes 11 I should now be over that limit. Does admin check each new user that comes along to find out? If we pass muster do we get an email or are previous restricted areas suddenly thrown open? A necessary job, alas, but doubtless the spammers will falter and fail against such stalwart defences. Keep up the good work, admin, and many thanks for keeping us safe!